An Authentic Calling: Representing Christ and His Kingdom through the Church

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An Authent i c Ca l l i ng: Represent i ng Chr i s t and Hi s Ki ngdom through the Chur ch

a. The living presence of God, the Holy Spirit, Acts 13.2

b. The Spirit’s gifting and power, Acts 1.8; 6.3

3. God is the author of the call to every person whom he calls into ministry.

a. Ezekiel, Ezek. 2.1-8

b. The apostles, Matt. 4.18-22

c. The high priest, Heb. 5.4

d. Paul

(1) Acts 13.2

(2) Rom. 1.1

(3) Gal. 1.1ff.

4. As Lord of the harvest and head of the Church, Jesus Christ alone apportions and appoints leaders to their task among the people of God, Eph. 4.7-11.

5. While God alone issues the call to ministry, an authentic call to leadership will be demonstrated by experience and confirmed by legitimate spiritual authority .

a. Paul, Gal. 2.6-10

b. Timothy, 2 Tim. 1.14